"service engine soon"

Mike Z · 10-12-2016, 02:21 PM

I got this warning light on my gauge(40K miles on my car). I know diagnosing this issue online would be impossible but I was curious if any of you guys ran into this and how you went about fixing it. Did you take it to the dealer or a private shop? How much did it cost for just the diagnosis?

BBQdDude · 10-12-2016, 02:23 PM

Have it scanned for code? Most likely it is oil or something that needs changed.

Raidernation · 10-12-2016, 02:25 PM

Sounds like the warning light for your oil change.

onzedge · 10-19-2016, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Raidernation

Sounds like the warning light for your oil change.

Wrong.

Chuck33079 · 10-12-2016, 02:33 PM

That's the CEL. Go get the code pulled.

mults · 10-12-2016, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Z

I got this warning light on my gauge(40K miles on my car). I know diagnosing this issue online would be impossible but I was curious if any of you guys ran into this and how you went about fixing it. Did you take it to the dealer or a private shop? How much did it cost for just the diagnosis?

If you bring it to any larger auto part store, they will plug into the OBDII port and suck the code information from the ECU. From there, you can start to diagnose the problem. Could be anything from a loose fuel cap to a hundred other things. Keep us posted on what is found...

MagmaRed370z · 10-12-2016, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mults

If you bring it to any larger auto part store, they will plug into the OBDII port and suck the code information from the ECU. From there, you can start to diagnose the problem. Could be anything from a loose fuel cap to a hundred other things. Keep us posted on what is found...

JARblue · 10-12-2016, 03:25 PM

local auto parts store free codes read ftw

scottIN · 10-12-2016, 04:18 PM

I bought a code reader off Amazon. Like $30. Has served me well. Esp. if you have mods, not uncommon to throw a code. Get the code, Google it, and if it doesn't look major, reset it and see if it comes back.

Magic Bus · 10-12-2016, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by scottIN

I bought a code reader off Amazon. Like $30. Has served me well. Esp. if you have mods, not uncommon to throw a code. Get the code, Google it, and if it doesn't look major, reset it and see if it comes back.

Buy one, it's we'll worth it. Already saved me a lot in time & money on the 4 cars I've had since getting it.

TreeSemdyZee · 10-12-2016, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

local auto parts store free codes read ftw

If they only read them right. That would be even better.

Ghostvette · 10-18-2016, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Z

I got this warning light on my gauge(40K miles on my car). I know diagnosing this issue online would be impossible but I was curious if any of you guys ran into this and how you went about fixing it. Did you take it to the dealer or a private shop? How much did it cost for just the diagnosis?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

That's the CEL. Go get the code pulled.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mults

If you bring it to any larger auto part store, they will plug into the OBDII port and suck the code information from the ECU. From there, you can start to diagnose the problem. Could be anything from a loose fuel cap to a hundred other things. Keep us posted on what is found...

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

If they only read them right. That would be even better.

I work at a parts store (Advance) and like has been said above, just buy an inexpensive scan tool, read the code and Google it. The code only gives an indication of what circuit is giving you problems, it isn't always the sensor itself. TBH, I'll read the code, then sell you the most expensive part in that circuit.

Don't take the parts guys word for anything. Most of them can barely tie their own shoelaces, and most of them drive pos junkers that are held together by baling wire and bubble gum. People freak when I drive the Z to the parts store, get out in my red shirt and step behind the counter. I get all the 'how do I fix my car' questions, to which my response is 'Google is your friend'. They pay me $8 an hour to sell parts, not diagnose your broke down pos. Diagnostics are $100 an hour.....

sofaonasock · 10-18-2016, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

I work at a parts store (Advance) and like has been said above, just buy an inexpensive scan tool, read the code and Google it. The code only gives an indication of what circuit is giving you problems, it isn't always the sensor itself. TBH, I'll read the code, then sell you the most expensive part in that circuit.

Don't take the parts guys word for anything. Most of them can barely tie their own shoelaces, and most of them drive pos junkers that are held together by baling wire and bubble gum. People freak when I drive the Z to the parts store, get out in my red shirt and step behind the counter. I get all the 'how do I fix my car' questions, to which my response is 'Google is your friend'. They pay me $8 an hour to sell parts, not diagnose your broke down pos. Diagnostics are $100 an hour.....

How many uniforms do you have?

SouthArk370Z · 10-12-2016, 08:05 PM

The SES light is most often related to emissions issues.

An OBD scan tool is your best friend when it comes to trouble-shooting modern cars.

roadie · 10-12-2016, 08:40 PM

Get the Bafx Bluetooth OBDII from Amazon to work with the Torque app, just got one, works perfectly for $22.

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10-12-2016, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mike Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 76 Drives: 11' 370 Z Rep Power: 14	"service engine soon" I got this warning light on my gauge(40K miles on my car). I know diagnosing this issue online would be impossible but I was curious if any of you guys ran into this and how you went about fixing it. Did you take it to the dealer or a private shop? How much did it cost for just the diagnosis? __________________ Fast Intentions 18" SS // Stillen Gen 3's // Evo-r Fang

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	local auto parts store free codes read ftw __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	The SES light is most often related to emissions issues. An OBD scan tool is your best friend when it comes to trouble-shooting modern cars. Chuck33079 and Ghostvette like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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BBQdDude Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 122 Drives: 2013 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 9	Have it scanned for code? Most likely it is oil or something that needs changed.

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scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	I bought a code reader off Amazon. Like $30. Has served me well. Esp. if you have mods, not uncommon to throw a code. Get the code, Google it, and if it doesn't look major, reset it and see if it comes back.

10-12-2016, 08:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
roadie Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 42 Drives: Honda Ridgeline Rep Power: 9	Get the Bafx Bluetooth OBDII from Amazon to work with the Torque app, just got one, works perfectly for $22. Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk TreeSemdyZee and harman.khinda like this.

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